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Epson FX-890IIN dot matrix printer vs Epson TM U220

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  • 17specifications compared
  • 15differ
  • 2identical
  • 49known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson FX-890IIN dot matrix printer has 612 cps more maximum print speed than the Epson TM U220 (612 cps vs 0 cps). The Epson FX-890IIN dot matrix printer has 24 W more power consumption (typical) than the Epson TM U220 (55 W vs 31 W). The Epson FX-890IIN dot matrix printer has 190 mm more package width than the Epson TM U220 (440 mm vs 250 mm). Country of origin: Vietnam on the Epson FX-890IIN dot matrix printer, China on the Epson TM U220. Print technology: Dot matrix on the Epson FX-890IIN dot matrix printer, Inkjet on the Epson TM U220.

  • Maximum print speed
    • FX-890IIN dot matrix printer:612 cps
    • TM U220:0 cps
  • Country of origin
    • FX-890IIN dot matrix printer:Vietnam
    • TM U220:China
  • Power consumption (typical)
    • FX-890IIN dot matrix printer:55 W
    • TM U220:31 W
  • Package width
    • FX-890IIN dot matrix printer:440 mm
    • TM U220:250 mm
  • Package depth
    • FX-890IIN dot matrix printer:540 mm
    • TM U220:400 mm
  • Package height
    • FX-890IIN dot matrix printer:280 mm
    • TM U220:242 mm
  • Package weight
    • FX-890IIN dot matrix printer:9 kg
    • TM U220:3.73 kg
  • Print technology
    • FX-890IIN dot matrix printer:Dot matrix
    • TM U220:Inkjet

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Comparison of FX-890IIN, TM U220
66 specifications
Printing1 differ
Maximum resolutionKnown for one240 x 144 DPIUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum printing width (columns)Known for one80Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum print speedDiffers612 cps0 cps
Maximum print speed (draft)Known for one463 cpsUnknown — not stated by the source
Character pitchKnown for one10 cpiUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum number of copiesKnown for one6 copiesUnknown — not stated by the source
Built-in barcodesKnown for oneCODABAR (NW-7), Code 128 (A/B/C), Code 39, Industrial 2/5, Matrix 2/5, POSTNET, UPC-A, UPC-EUnknown — not stated by the source
Bitmap fontsKnown for oneDraft, OCR-B, Roman, Sans SerifUnknown — not stated by the source
Character setsKnown for oneItalic, PC437, PC850, PC858, Roman 8Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of charactersKnown for one42Unknown — not stated by the source
Print speedKnown for oneHighSpeed-Draft: 10 cpi: 612 chars/s, Draft: 10 cpi: 463 chars/s, NLQ: 10 cpi: 115 chars/sUnknown — not stated by the source
ColourKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Paper handlingidentical
Paper tray media typesKnown for oneEnvelopesUnknown — not stated by the source
Continuous paper thickness rangeKnown for one0.46 - 0.46 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Label thickness rangeKnown for one0.46 - 0.46 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Multi-part paper thickness rangeKnown for one0.12 - 0.46 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Single sheet thickness rangeKnown for one0.06 - 0.14 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Features1 differ
Product colourKnown for oneBlackUnknown — not stated by the source
Buffer sizeKnown for one128 KBUnknown — not stated by the source
Sound pressure level (printing)Known for one55 dBUnknown — not stated by the source
Country of originDiffersVietnamChina
SafetyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCE EN55024, EN60950
Ports & interfacesidentical
Standard interfacesKnown for oneEthernet, Parallel, USBUnknown — not stated by the source
Enduranceidentical
Print headKnown for one9-pinUnknown — not stated by the source
Print directionKnown for oneBidirectionalUnknown — not stated by the source
Print head lifeKnown for one400 million charactersUnknown — not stated by the source
Print yieldKnown for one7 charactersUnknown — not stated by the source
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Known for one25000 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC input voltageKnown for one198-264 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (standby)Known for one10 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (typical)Differs55 W31 W
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one5 - 35 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one-30 - 60 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one10 - 80%Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one30 - 60%Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensionsidentical
WidthKnown for one414 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
DepthKnown for one375 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one177 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
WeightKnown for one7.2 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging data4 differ
Quantity per pack1 pc(s)1 pc(s)
Package widthDiffers440 mm250 mm
Package depthDiffers540 mm400 mm
Package heightDiffers280 mm242 mm
Package weightDiffers9 kg3.73 kg
Other features1 differ
Connectivity technologyWiredWired
Print technologyDiffersDot matrixInkjet
Box contentsKnown for oneAC cable, Driver and utilities (CD), Ribbon, User guideUnknown — not stated by the source
NeedlesKnown for one18 Needles (2 x 9)Unknown — not stated by the source
Standard media sizesKnown for oneSheet Paper (single- and multi-layer), Continuous Paper (single- and multi-layer), Envelopes, CardboardUnknown — not stated by the source
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source160 x 286 x 158 mm
Power requirementsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24 VDC
Media thicknessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.05 - 0.08 mm
Technical detailsidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneENERGY STARUnknown — not stated by the source
Logistics data7 differ
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one84433210Unknown — not stated by the source
Pallet gross heightDiffers3.09 m100 cm
Pallet gross lengthKnown for one120 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Pallet gross weightKnown for one0 gUnknown — not stated by the source
Pallet gross widthDiffers80 cm120 cm
Pallet height (UK)Known for one3.09 mUnknown — not stated by the source
Pallet length (UK)Differs120 cm2.25 m
Pallet weight (UK)Known for one0 gUnknown — not stated by the source
Pallet width (UK)Known for one100 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Products per palletDiffers14 pc(s)56 pc(s)
Products per pallet (UK)Differs28 pc(s)84 pc(s)
Products per pallet layerDiffers2 pc(s)8 pc(s)
Products per pallet layer (UK)Differs4 pc(s)12 pc(s)

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